The Royal Exchange
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The Royal Exchange

Marriages, betrayals and power games

6.3 / 10 2017 1h 41mNR French
HistoryDrama

Storyline

After many years of confrontation, the treasures of Spain and France are empty. In 1721, the regent of France draws up an ambitious plan to inaugurate an era of peace and prosperity that will heal the economies of both nations: his intention is to build a solid network of marriage alliances that will involve four children of very different ages who know nothing of betrayals and power games…

Cast & Crew

Lambert Wilson

Lambert Wilson

Philip V

Lead
Anamaria Vartolomei

Anamaria Vartolomei

Louise Elisabeth

Olivier Gourmet

Olivier Gourmet

Regent Philippe d'Orléans

Catherine Mouchet

Catherine Mouchet

Madame de Ventadour

Kacey Mottet Klein

Kacey Mottet Klein

Don Luis

Igor van Dessel

Igor van Dessel

Louis XV

Juliane Lepoureau

Juliane Lepoureau

Marie Victoire

Andréa Ferréol

Andréa Ferréol

Princess Palatine

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Marc Dugain's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Royal Exchange is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker